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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026 | Last Updated: January 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Mike Welder ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you visit our website at mikewelder.com (the "Site") or use our services. This policy is designed to comply with applicable United States federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and other relevant regulations.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address
  • Project Information: Details about your welding and metalwork needs, project specifications, budget, timeline
  • Communication Records: Emails, messages, and other correspondence with us

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on site, referring website, click patterns
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following business purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and service requests
  • To provide welding and metalwork services
  • To send project updates, appointment reminders, and service-related communications
  • To process payments and maintain financial records
  • To improve our website, services, and customer experience
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
  • To send marketing communications (with your consent, which you may withdraw at any time)

3. SMS Text Messaging

With your express consent, we may send you SMS text messages regarding:

  • Service order updates and confirmations
  • Project status and appointment reminders
  • Service-related notifications

Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message. For help, reply HELP or contact us at support@mikewelder.com.

We do not share mobile opt-in consent with third parties for marketing purposes. Your phone number is used solely for communicating with you about your service requests and projects.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our business (e.g., payment processors, web hosting, analytics providers)
  • Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or governmental regulation
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have the following rights:

5.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

  • Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale/sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
  • Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information

5.2 Other State Privacy Rights

Residents of Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Virginia, and other states with comprehensive privacy laws may have similar rights regarding their personal information. Contact us to exercise these rights.

5.3 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days as required by law.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Typically, we retain customer records for 7 years as required by Texas business regulations.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

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